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Engineers and Professionalism (PE/Engineer Code of Conducts/Ethics…

They apply the principles of engineering, science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems

One who translates into action the knowledge and concepts of science to achieve sustainable management of the planet through application of technology

Difference between science and tech

Science: Well founded testable knowledge about natural phenomena. A pursuit of knowledge without concern about needs of society

Tech: Systems concerned with solving problems and meeting needs in the real world

Engineer's role in society

Engineering connects pure science to society.

Engineers face a constantly changed environment in which they design, build, manufacture and operate. That causes engineers to encounter challenges and uncertainties which science doesn't have to deal with. There are success and failure throughout the history

Engineering is intertwined with military and it arose because of great need to build massive structures like bridges, harbors, canals

History of Engineering

Why study history of Engineering

Understand why things happend and make sense of the present and the future

Understand the connections between engineering and other aspects of society

Phase of the history in Engineering

Scientific Revolution (16th century)

The rise of capitalism brought about strong interest in the practice of thetrades of the traditional artisan who transformed into modern professionals especially in civil, mining, metallurgical and mechanical engineering.

Industrial engineers designed and managed mass production and distribution systems. Graduate schools emerged. Individual inventions organised into systematic innovations. Tinkering became organised research

Some British pioneer engineers. John Rennie (Built Canals), George Stepherson (First President of the institution of mechanical engineers)

Crystal Palace Exhibition was a celebration of British engineers and engineering

Modern Industrial Era (20th century)

Material Science and Engineering, Astronautic Engineering took great strides. Atomic Power opens a new field of nuclear engineering. Microelectronics, communications and computer engineering joined forces to start information revolution

Rise of Large-scale R&D at national level, maturing of graduate education

They are involved in the process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing and applying knowledge about electrical, computer and information technologies for the benefit of humanity

Main goal: desire to better the human condition today and in the future through the improved use of information

Skill: 1. Mathmatical/logical skills, 2. Communication. 3. Be able to apply scientific concepts that they have learned, using those math skills. 4. Perform operations analysis in order to analyze requirements and constraints on a project to ensure the design does not exceed requirements. 5. Troubleshooting since there are design problems.

Famous Engineers

Henry Ford: President of Ford Company, Neil Armstrong: Aerospace engineering, first man to walk on the moon, etc.

Marked by group consciousness, group behaviour, conformity and peer pressure

Satisfy indispensable and beneficial socialneed.

Obligations and relationships with others: since they work for others, some relationship is expected, particularly, fiduciary

Have gained enough footing in society to form association and organization

Distinguished by membership in professional association, of which key feature is code of conduct and ethics

Service motive – professional integrity andideals

Why do we need professions

Maintenance and progress of society usually to be held by professions, our society is complex today, we tend to depend on professionals to decide things for us. Complex society will require specialized knowledge and skills. Professions possess such skills

Professional Engineers in Singapore

Professional Engineers Act

Establish PE Board

Provide for registration of PE

Regulate qualification and conduct of PEs

Regulate corporations which supply professional engineering services in Singapore

Professional Engineers Board (PEB)

PEB Mission

PEB Scope

PEB Key Objectives

PEB main functions

PEB members

Privileges of PE

Requirements for supply of professional engineering services

Requirements for supply of professional engineering work

Professional Engineer Title, Engineer title

Professional Engineering Work & Services

Work that needs for registration for PE

Obtain recognition as PE

Use "Er." before your name

Sign and submit government authorities any plans, design or report required by law

Form a sole-proprietor or partnership firm to supply PE works/ services in SG

Qualification, application of PE

PE/Engineer Code of Conducts/Ethics

What is Engineering Ethics

Why do we need a code of ethics

Some examples of the rules

Uphold dignity, standing and reputation of profession

Act with prime regard to public interest

Discharge his duties to his employer or client with complete fidelty

IES Rules for Professional Conduct

Criteria of good codes

Emphasize positive, show what is good not emphasize bad behaviors

Confined to professional conduct for engineers

Based on universal, generally acceptable set of ethical rules, not espousing any particular religion or moral creed

Set out ideals and responsibilities of profession. Motivate and inspire practitioners.

Difficulties with code of ethics

IT is a relatively new field. There are diversity of users and fields. Need to raise awareness through education. Slow implementation in law

Limitation with code of ethics

Not legally binding. Efficacy from how code is regarded in actual fact and reality dependes on respect and regard for moral principles. Protection from employers. Examination of codes and clauses - internal conflicts. e.g. Obedience to Boss can conflict with public welfare. Cultural differences and perceptions. e.g. bribes.